THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN
NASHVILLE, TN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-3416640
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
NASHVILLE, TN, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
46-3416640
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Michael Murphey Western Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in engaging with the Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2024, the Institute awarded a total of $64.6K across 16 grantees.
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Cause Areas
2
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC
Amarillo, TX
$47.9K
47%
TAYLOR MUSEUM OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY HISTORY
Waco, TX
$7.5K
7%
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC LINCOLN
Lincoln, NM
$5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$1.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN?
No. THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN give?
THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,295. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN make each year?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $65 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN fund recently?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC, TAYLOR MUSEUM OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY HISTORY, and FRIENDS OF HISTORIC LINCOLN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN?
THE MICHAEL MURPHEY WESTERN INSTITUTE IN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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